copper mine diving

[tyrell]

Is there any danger in diving an abandoned flooded copper mine?

Is there a danger in diving in water that copper is diffused I them, can it cause illness of some kind? Do I need to wear some extra protection? Or it has no influence at all.

Thanks
mark

 

[pipedope]

If you can get a sample of the water and have it tested then you will know if it is safe or not. At least from a water standpoint. Water in mines can have some very toxic chemicals in it, or it may be fairly clean, only testing can tell which.

Diving in mines is like a combination of cave and wreck diving, with all the hazards of both.

 

[tyrell]

Thanx Michael.
I'll do that.

 

[archman]

If there's appreciable amounts of copper in the water, it'll kill any invertebrates. So much for finding exotic cave species.